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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,193.68, 244,622.10 and 68,478.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,193.68, 244,622.10 and 68,478.86 is: 102,647.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,193.68 : 244,622.10 = 68,478.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,193.68/244,622.10 = 68,478.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,193.68x = 244,622.10 × 68,478.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,193.68x = 16,751,442,538.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,751,442,538.81/163,193.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,647.62

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